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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.23, 918.41 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.23, 918.41 and 247.05 is: 370.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.23 : 918.41 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.23/918.41 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.23x = 918.41 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.23x = 226,891.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,891.96/612.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.60

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